Legals for August, 30 2026

NO. 32302 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Emily Elizabeth Houston: Emily Elizabeth Houston, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-1243 NC PAUL SULLIVAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Emily Elizabeth Houston to Emily Elizabeth Dunn. The hearing will be on 09/30/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 12, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32308 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  STAR MEADOWS FIRE DISTRICT PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  that the Board of Trustees of the  Star Meadows Fire District, Flathead County, Montana, has completed its preliminary annual fiscal year 2027 budget, and will hold a public hearing pursuant to § 7-6-4021, MCA. The hearing will be held on September 1st, 2026, at 5:15p.m., at the Homestead Conference Room,7854 Farm to Market Rd, Whitefish, Montana. The purpose of the proposed  preliminary budget is to provide  a financial plan for the Star Meadows Fire District for Fiscal Year 2027, including anticipated revenues, expenditures, and allocations for operations, debt, and capital projects. The public may appear at the  hearing and be heard for or  against any part of the proposed  preliminary budget. Comments  may also be submitted by email  to [email protected]  or mailed to 222 Salish Mountains Drive, Whitefish, MT 59937. Following the public hearing, the  Board of Trustees will consider  approval of the Fiscal Year 2027  preliminary budget immediately  thereafter at their regular  schedule meeting September 1st, 2026, 5:15pm. Upon approval, the FY27 preliminary budget will be placed on file and open for public inspection at the Flathead County Finance Department. August 23, 30, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32309 THOMAS J. HOOVER Attorney at Law P.O. BOX 997 Kalispell. Montana 59903 Telephone (406) 755-6099 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN A. GAIKOWSKI, a/k/a STEVEN GAIKOWSKI a/k/a STEVEN ADAM GAIKOWSKI Deceased, Probate No. DP-26-220 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of the notice said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Christina Herman c/o Thomas Hoover, P.O. Box 997, Kalispell, MT 59903, return receipt requested or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 20th day of August, 2026. /s/ Christina Herman Christina Herman August 23, 30 and September 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32310 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for three (3) Oxford White (YZ) 2026 (99B) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (K8A) with the following options included: 500A, 67H, 16D, 17T, 21L, 41H, 425, 43D, 47A, 51T, 549, 59B, 60R, 63B, 66A, 68G, 76D, 86T, 153. The bids must include upfitting of equipment and other bidding requirements as specified in the full bidding instructions located at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The bid must guarantee three (3) fully upfitted and delivered 2026 (99B) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles to the Kalispell Police Department no later than June 30, 2027. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk and entitled: Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 2:00 P.M. on September 11, 2026. Bids will then be opened and read aloud in the First-Floor Conference room, at the above address. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at 406-758-7756 or by emailing [email protected]. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 17, 2026, with final approval scheduled for September 21, 2026. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk   August 30 and September 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32320 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on December 23, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: A tract of land in Lot 40 and 41 of Lakeview Park Estates, according to the map or plat on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 3327. More commonly known as 286 Lakeview Dr, Lakeside, MT 59922. Don D Fortney and Kelly A Fortney, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Westcor Land Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors, and assigns, by Deed of Trust on June 9, 2023, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on June 9, 2023 as Instrument No. 202300008767 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association Assignment Dated: November 4, 2025 Assignment Recorded: November 4, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202500023930 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 24, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600015001, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning August 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $594,670.56, interest in the sum of $41,647.33, escrow advances of $2,959.66, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,489.64 for a total amount owing of $641,767.19, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 4th day of August, 2026. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT24024 August 30 and September 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32321 Big Mountain Rural Fire District Audit Publication Statement An audit of the Big Mountain Rural Fire District has been conducted by Susan M. Nicosia, CPA. The audit covered the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the Big Mountain Rural Fire District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 contains an Independent Auditor’s Report on the District’s basic financial statements. The report issued for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, contains an unqualified audit opinion. The District had two audit findings: 2021-001: Delayed Audit Report Filing 2021-002: General Fund Budget Amendment Required  The audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at 3790 Big Mountain Rd. Whitefish MT. Chief Ben DeVall will send a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request. Sincerely,  /s/ Ben Devall Chief Ben Devall  August 30, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32323 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive electronic bids for a Tandem Axle Truck Chassis with 12-yard Asphalt Dump Box and Plow to meet or exceed the minimum specifications. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN can be found on the city website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Full bidding specifications can also be obtained from the Public Works Department, 201 First Ave E, Kalispell, MT. For questions call 406-758-7720. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:15 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:15 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.  August 30 and September 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32324 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive electronic sealed bids for a Regenerative Air Sweeper to meet or exceed the minimum specifications. The base bid is the purchase of (1) new Regenerative Air Sweeper. A bid alternate includes a trade-in of a 2009 Elgin Crosswind sweeper on a Nisan HD3300 chassis. The 2009 Elgin Crosswind trade-in for Bid Schedule #2 can be inspected during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, at 1440 First Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, 59901.To schedule an inspection, contact Gene Corne by phone at 1-406-758-7723 or Public Works at 1-406-758-7720.  Bidding documents and specifications can be examined beginning, August 30, 2026, through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN can be found online at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Full bidding specifications can also be obtained from the Public Works Department, 201 First Ave E, Kalispell, MT. For questions call 406-758-7720. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:25 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:25 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.  August 30 and September 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32325 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT CITY OF KALISPELL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT File No. KCU-26-03 – City Shop Complex The City of Kalispell Development Services Department has received an application for a Conditional Use Permit for improvements to the existing City Shop Complex located generally at 1400–1520 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, Montana. The proposal includes three improvements to provide covered or enclosed storage for City vehicles, equipment, and materials currently stored and operated at the site: • Construction of an approximately 4,000-square-foot Solid Waste Equipment Storage Building; • Enclosure and roofing of an existing approximately 2,045-square-foot Water Department equipment storage structure; and • Construction of an approximately 1,240-square-foot open-sided lean-to attached to the existing sand shed. The property is zoned P-1 (Public) and is currently developed and operated as the City Shop Complex. The proposed improvements are associated with the existing municipal operations conducted on the property. LEGAL DESCRIPTION The subject property consists of five properties containing approximately 13.89 acres described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Shop Addition to Kalispell, situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼SE¼) of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, as shown on the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana, containing approximately 4.88 acres. Tract 5 of Certificate of Survey No. 23264, situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼SE¼) of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, containing approximately 8.22 acres. Assessors Tracts 8-3, 8HB, and 8HC in the Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, containing approximately 0.79 acres. A specific metes and bounds legal description is available upon request.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT The Conditional Use Permit application will be reviewed administratively by the City of Kalispell in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and the Montana Land Use Planning Act. Pursuant to § 76-25-305, MCA, the Planning Administrator has reviewed the proposed development and made an initial determination that the project is in substantial compliance with applicable zoning regulations and the zoning map. Furthermore, there has been an initial determination that all impacts from the proposed development were previously analyzed and made available for public review and comment in the adoption, amendment, or update of the land use plan, zoning regulation, and zoning map. The City is accepting written public comments concerning the proposed development. Interested persons are encouraged to present their views and concerns.  Written comments must be received by Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted by email to [email protected] or mailed to the Kalispell Development Services Department at: Development Services Department  City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Documents pertaining to the application are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Development Services Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is posted on the City website at www.kalispell.com under the Development Services Department page ( Public Platform for Subdivisions, Conditional Use Permits, & Variances | Kalispell, MT ) Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Development Services front desk at (406) 758-7940 or at [email protected] . Following the close of the applicable public comment period, comments received will be considered as part of the administrative review of the application. The Planning Administrator will issue a written decision on the Conditional Use Permit in accordance with applicable City regulations and § 76-25-305, MCA. The City of Kalispell does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. If you need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or other reasonable accommodation to review the application or participate in the public comment process, please contact the Development Services front desk at (406) 758-7940 or [email protected]. /s/PJ Sorensen/KR PJ Sorensen Director of Development Services August 30, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32326 INVITATION TO BID SWANK ENTERPRISES General Contractor / Construction Manager Swank Enterprises invites qualified subcontractors and suppliers to submit bids for the following project: PROJECT: Lakeside Collection System Capacity Improvements LOCATION: Lakeside/Somers, MT OWNER: Lakeside Water & Sewer BID DATE: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 BIDS DUE: 1:00PM Mountain Time Bids will only be received and accepted via email to the contacts listed below. Project bidding documents, plans, specifications, bid forms, and additional information will be uploaded and available through the Builder’s Exchanges, ProCore or by email request on Monday, August 31st. All bids must be received by the bid deadline listed above. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all bidding documents, addenda, and project requirements prior to submitting a proposal. A prebid conference will be held at 11:00AM MST, Tuesday, September 15th, 2026. The last day for pre-bid questions need to be submitted by 5:00PM MST on September 18th, 2026. Questions regarding bidding requirements or the project, as well as final bids, may be directed to: Attn: Travis Lake & Travis Komenda  Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Attn: Colin Sassano  Email: [email protected] Swank Enterprises encourages participation from qualified local subcontractors and suppliers and looks forward to receiving your bid. August 30 and September 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32327 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive electronic bids for a 31 Cubic Yard Side Loader Solid Waste Truck to meet or exceed the minimum specifications. Base bid includes the purchase of (1) new 31 Cubic Yard Side Loader Solid Waste Truck. A bid alternate includes the base bid and a trade-in of a 2010 Curbtender side arm body on a 2010 Peterbilt 320 chassis. The 2010 Curbtender side arm body on a 2010 Peterbilt 320 chassis trade-in for Bid Schedule #2 can be inspected during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, at 1400 First Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, 59901.To schedule an inspection, contact Gene Corne by phone at 1-406-758-7723 or Public Works at 1-406-758-7720.  Bidding documents and specifications can be examined beginning, August 30, 2026, through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN can be found online at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Full bidding specifications can also be obtained from the Public Works Department, 201 First Ave E, Kalispell, MT. For questions call 406-758-7720. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:35 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:35 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. August 30 and September 6, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32329 Donald R. Murray  HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY PLLP  Attorneys at Law  136 First Avenue West  P.O. Box 1178  Kalispell, MT 59903-1178  (406) 755-6919 [email protected]  Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives  MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY  IN THE MATTER of the ESTATE of  JUANITA C. DOTY,  Deceased.  Probate No.: DP-15-2026-0000196-IT  Judge: Hon. Amy Eddy  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the  above-named decedent, Juanita C. Doty, are required to present their claims within four months  after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must be presented in one of two ways; a claim can be mailed to the Co-Personal  Representatives, Jerald W. Doty and Cheryl Lee Doty-Timlick, by certified mail, return receipt  requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178,  Kalispell, MT 59903-1178, or a claim can filed directly with the Clerk of Court of the aboveentitled Court.  DATED: August 25, 2026.  HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY PLLP  By: /s/ Donald R. Murray Donald R. Murray  P.O. Box 1178  Kalispell, MT 59903-1178  Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives August 30 and September 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32331 The Whitefish Trail Operations Committee requests bids from interested contractors for construction of natural surface trail and associated forestry. We are seeking three bids: 1) West trail, two miles, 2) East trail, two miles, and 3) East forestry, two miles. To be completed end of October. Specs available whitefishlegacy.org. Required site visit for East side on 9/3 and West side on 9/4. Bids due 9/11, 5pm, Forestoration, PO Box 1043, Whitefish, MT 59937 or [email protected] re WT Hellroaring. For questions, contact [email protected]. August 30, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________